No Absolute Confiscation or Re-Export of Goods cleared for Domestic Consumption

Commissioner of Customs (Imports) Vs Pankaj Electronics (CESTAT Chennai) Once the goods have been released after inspection by authorized Chartered Engineer, as has been noted by the Hon’ble High Court, there cannot be any contrary view possible in the present appeal. Ten years down the time line after release of the goods per direction of the High Court in accordance with the order of Commissioner (Appeal) this appeal has become infructuous as the impugned printers if were to be considered as e-waste, and hazardous, then they were to be confiscated absolutely, or allowed re-export. However ...